Somers is located in Capitol Planning Region Connecticut. Somers has a 2024 population of 11,603. Somers is currently growing at a rate of 8.19% annually and its population has increased by 15.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,079 in 2020.
The average household income in Somers is $137,037 with a poverty rate of 2.04%. The median age in Somers is 45.2 years: 43.4 years for males, and 47.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Somers was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,683 | 86.09% |
| Other race | 611 | 6.06% |
| Black or African American | 451 | 4.47% |
| Two or more races | 324 | 3.21% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.17% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,430 | 2.59 | 89 | 11 |
| Married | 2,192 | 3.04 | 96.3 | 3.7 |
| Non Family | 854 | 1.19 | 73.8 | 26.2 |
| Female | 263 | 3.45 | 94.7 | 5.3 |
| Male | 121 | 2.55 | 53.7 | 46.3 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
89.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 684 | 9.14% |
| Associates Degree | 821 | 10.97% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,728 | 23.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,075 | 14.37% |
| High School Graduate | 2,074 | 27.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 64 | 0.86% |
| Some College | 1,036 | 13.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,282 | 5,896 | 2,641 |
| Hispanic | 499 | 324 | 96 |
| Black | 436 | 252 | 12 |
| 2+ Races | 287 | 272 | 119 |
| Other Race | 277 | 169 | 0 |
| Native American | 17 | 17 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 42.04%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $83,007 | $87,219 | $80,379 |
| Graduate Degree | $88,534 | $117,702 | $71,667 |
| High School Graduate | $44,861 | $55,165 | $37,841 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,609 | $27,344 | $18,711 |
| Overall | $62,763 | $70,592 | $56,955 |
| Some College | $58,407 | $71,066 | $56,071 |
$62,763
Average Earnings
$70,592
Average Male
$56,955
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.06% of Somers residents speak only English, while 4.94% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.32% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,027 | 150 | 1.87% |
| Hispanic | 274 | 23 | 8.39% |
| Native | 17 | 11 | 64.71% |
| Multiple | 265 | 9 | 3.4% |
2.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.99%
Male Poverty Rate
2.09%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Somers is Native, with 64.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Somers is White, with 1.87% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.71%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 5.25%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.18% |
| High School | 3.11% |
| Some College | 2.47% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.09% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 51.9% |
| Male Employed | 1.35% |
| Female Employed | 0.98% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $132,598 | $160,262 |
| Households | $105,450 | $137,037 |
| Married Families | $143,409 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,306 | $63,024 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.4%
Male Marriage Rate
60.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
689
Number of Veterans
658
Male Veterans
31
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 258 |
| Second Gulf War | 215 |
| First Gulf War | 126 |
| Korea | 22 |
| World War II | 20 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 186 |
| 65 to 74 | 150 |
| 75+ | 149 |
| 55 to 64 | 148 |
| 18 to 34 | 56 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 636 | 9.23% |
| 2+ Races | 42 | 13.68% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 5.44% |
| Native American | 11 | 64.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.17%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57%
Labor Force Participation
55.1%
Employment Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
54.81%
Born in Somers
96.59%
Native Born
3.41%
Foreign Born
0.48%
Non Citizen
2.93%
Naturalized
96.59% of Somers residents were born in the United States, with 54.81% having been born in Connecticut. 0.48% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 15,993 | 878 | 5.81% |
| 2028 | 15,115 | 878 | 6.17% |
| 2027 | 14,237 | 878 | 6.57% |
| 2026 | 13,359 | 878 | 7.03% |
| 2025 | 12,481 | 878 | 7.57% |
| 2024 | 11,603 | 878 | 8.19% |
| 2023 | 10,725 | 878 | 8.92% |
| 2022 | 9,847 | -99 | -1% |
| 2021 | 9,946 | -133 | -1.32% |
| 2020 | 10,079 | -705 | -6.54% |
| 2019 | 10,784 | -20 | -0.19% |
| 2018 | 10,804 | -57 | -0.52% |
| 2017 | 10,861 | -241 | -2.17% |
| 2016 | 11,102 | -346 | -3.02% |
| 2015 | 11,448 | 16 | 0.14% |
| 2014 | 11,432 | 83 | 0.73% |
| 2013 | 11,349 | -117 | -1.02% |
| 2012 | 11,466 | -39 | -0.34% |
| 2011 | 11,505 | 65 | 0.57% |
| 2010 | 11,440 | 0 | 0% |